Education and Programming
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Crafting Collections with Michael Bracken
Join legendary short-story writer and editor Michael Bracken for advice on crafting your own short story collection, including concrete advice on when — and how — to get it into print! The session is free for members and $15 for… Continue reading
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Ten Quick Tips to Shine on a Multi-stop Book Tour
Author Marcie Rendon shares her best advice for not just surviving, but thriving, on a book tour. Continue reading
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State of the Publishing Industry with Agent Adam Chromy
Join literary agent Adam Chromy for an insightful webinar on the evolving publishing landscape, focusing on the mystery genre. He will discuss trends in acquisitions, royalties, and formats, as well as strategies for authors to succeed. The session is free… Continue reading
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What the f*ck is going on?
Gail Lukasik reflects on the excessive use of the f-word in contemporary fiction, arguing it detracts from character development and narrative depth. While acknowledging its place in dialogue, she believes it should be used sparingly to retain impact. Lukasik emphasizes… Continue reading
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Embrace Indie Publishing: Delia Pitts’ Key Insights for Authors
There’s no longer One True Way to become a published author – if there ever was. In the current publishing world, going indie is not just a valid option, but the best choice for some writers. And some authors do… Continue reading
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Unlock Your Creativity: The Benefits of Writing Short Stories
In a recent SinC-Up Tip, author Kathleen Marple Kalb, who also writes as Nikki Knight, shared insights on the value of writing short stories. Continue reading
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Why Food and Murder Are the Perfect Pair in Cozy Mysteries
Carmela Dutra explores the allure of culinary cozy mysteries, where food serves as a backdrop for crime and community. Her protagonist, Beth, operates a food truck, engaging customers who become integral to the narrative. The interplay of comfort and suspense… Continue reading
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SinC-Up Tip: Essential Tips for Producing Your First Audiobook
Audiobooks are one of the fastest-growing and most lucrative areas of the publishing industry. And there are a lot of things to consider if you’re hoping to produce an audiobook of your work. In a recent SinC-Up Tip author and… Continue reading
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Why Community is Essential for Every Writer’s Success
While the actual work of writing is solitary, the writers’ life can be extremely lonely if you don’t have a community to surround you and share the joys and sorrows – as well as the practical knowledge and information of… Continue reading
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Fresh in the Webinar Library: The Three Ps for Writers Seeking an Author Career
Real talk about goals, expectations, and the reality of an author’s career. Raquel will help you envision your career path and offer advice that is practical, workable, and encouraging. This is a pep talk from your pragmatic auntie with twenty… Continue reading
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Murder Cake: Building a Mystery That Holds Together
Writers know that mysteries are built on fact, illusion, and misdirection — but knowing the pieces isn’t enough. They need a sense of how those pieces connect. Knowing that, they can then master the art of layering truth, perception, and… Continue reading
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SinC-Up Tip: How Author Bookmarks Can Enhance Your Marketing Strategy
Bookmarks are an often-underestimated — but great — marketing tool for authors. In a recent SinC-Up Tip, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Joanna Cambell Slan offered her top takeaways for a good one: You can see the full tip here: If… Continue reading